Benoit: Second TD by Demaryius built upon his first

The second touchdown was an example of what’s called “building offense,” which is when plays derive from earlier plays. It’s something the Broncos do better than any team. In this instance, the field position and receiver alignment were similar to Thomas’s first score. Thomas again ran an out-route. This time, cornerback Shareece Wright, knowing Denver’s tendencies, sat on it.

Peyton Manning, expecting that Wright would play the tendency, called a route that had Thomas make the out-cut but then immediately redirect back inside. It was an easy touchdown.

Brilliant stuff from Adam Gase and Peyton Manning. What's a defense to do?

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Why are you so sure that Liuget won't get fined? Lots of players get fined after the fact for hits that were not flagged at the time.

Posted by Kibbles on 2013-11-11 19:58:53

I can see your point, but there has to be a deterrent to this kind of cheap shot, right? I don´t know what would work, but certainly not the league´s attitude right now (Liuget won´t even be fined).

Posted by Goéland on 2013-11-11 18:23:02

Honestly, enforcing the rules fairly there doesn't do much good. Give Denver 15 yards, even throw the defender out of the game if you want. It wouldn't make a difference in the final outcome, and it won't make Manning's ankles magically better.

Posted by Kibbles on 2013-11-11 11:55:20

And an entire league (not to mention all fans) loses because it does not enforce its existing rules fairly.